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Life Spans of Women Improving Slower than Men

On average, women in the U.S. are expected to live four years longer than men. According to a report by the Institute for Health Metrics…

True or False? 9 Popular Exercise Myths Explained

Exercising is important for overall wellness and should be part of a healthy lifestyle that also includes a nutritious diet. Getting the motivation to exercise…

Healthy Recipes: Grilled Fish Tacos

Yield: 6 servings, 2 tacos each Servings: 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes To Make Ahead: Prepare coleslaw (Step 2) up to…

Keep Your Fall Workout on Track

For blogger Tina Haupert, fall often leads to a lull in her exercise routine. Contributing to her lack of motivation is the cold weather and…

Using Your Smartphone as a Trainer

Tom Sims, The New York Times’ sports blogger, believes smartphones have become increasingly easy, affordable and effective alternatives to gyms and personal trainers. Downloadable fitness…

Dancing + Exercising + Fun = Zumba

I recently had the opportunity to attend my first Zumba class at Ballston Common Sport & Health in Arlington, VA and I had such a…

Fitness Classes Boost Gym Attendance

Fitness classes such as yoga, aerobics, zumba and kickboxing tend to keep people returning to the gym. The popularity of these classes is why gyms…

7 Tips for Successful 5K Training

Whether you are getting ready for the Prevent Cancer Foundation 5K on September 24 or looking to start running on your own, read these tips…

No Need to Stress Over Vacation Fitness

There’s nothing wrong with taking a week off from your normal workout routine while vacationing, as there are plenty of ways to stay fit and…

Prevent Cancer News Round-Up

The Prevent Cancer Foundation blog’s look at news from around the Web in the cancer prevention and wellness communities. Upping Your New Year’s Resolution Odds…